Camp Tyler Outdoor School

Located on over 380 acres of land, Camp Tyler Outdoor School helps groups explore nature through field activities and programs. Groups will learn about topics such as early Texas history, wilderness survival, biodiversity, geography, Native American history, and ecosystems. 15143 Camp Tyler Road, Whitehouse, TX 75791. Tel: 903-565-4475. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center

Established by the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI) in 1978, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center provides groups with opportunities to reconnect with nature. The center features a desert botanical garden, a 1,400-square-foot greenhouse, 3 miles of trails, and exhibits on nature. 43869 TX-118, Fort Davis, TX 79734. Tel: 432-364-2499. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Groups can see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, cheetahs, ostriches and much more during a 9.5-mile Scenic Wildlife Drive or take one of our 14 different guided tour varieties aboard an open-air vehicle. 12299 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043. Tel: 254-897-2960. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Sea Turtle Captive Rearing Facility

This is the only federal facility in the United States dedicated to captive rearing of sea turtles. Learn about the physiology and life cycle of the turtles, and about the facility's research in husbandry, growth, tagging, and more. 4700 Ave. U, Galveston, TX 77551. Tel: 409-766-3500. Cost: Free.... More Info

Sea Turtle, Inc.

At Sea Turtle, Inc., a sea turtle rescue center on South Padre Island, groups are bound to fall in love with the shelled creatures they encounter. Groups will enjoy a presentation about sea turtle conservation, their life cycles, and the five species of sea turtle that live in the Gulf of Mexico.6617 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX 78597. Tel: 956-761-4511. Cost: Fee.... More Info

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Austin Nature & Science Center

301 Nature Center Dr., Austin, TX 78746. 512-974-3888. Groups will enjoy unique field trip programs, hands-on exhibits, and interactive nature and science trails. Crawl through a Hill Country cave, learn about space in the StarLab, hike one of the many trails at the Nature Preserve, and more. Fee.

Barton Warnock Visitor Center

HC 70, P.O. Box 375, Terlingua, TX 79852. 432-424-3327. An environmental learning center with a focus on the history of geology, culture, and how humans adapted to their changes. Fee.